This month's news lessons – Page 2

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‘She believed in every one of us’: ex-pupils on their inspirational teachers

After Adele’s tearful reunion with a former teacher, four readers recall their own school memories.
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Business News Lessons: Rich farmland, poor farmers—more crops, less healthy food

The cost of cheap food might be steeper than we think. Our health, environment, economy… and much more.
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Pan pipes, pinot noir and productivity: the hidden power of music

How important is music to you? Read about the influence music has in our daily lives.
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‘When we plant, they come’: thirsty elephants pose new problem for drought-hit Kenyan farmers

How do people in Taita-Taveta county keep thirsty elephants at bay? Read and find out.
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Where the heart lives: the enduring homesteads tying Māori to their heritage

Read about the Māori and their connection to the traditional homes of their ancestors.
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Business News Lessons: More work, less time

Technology was supposed to help us work less. Has it succeeded?
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‘A crazy story’: how a Chinese vase valued at €2,000 sold for €8m

An auction house mistook an antique vase for a copy. But was it really a mistake?
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Can AI stop rare eagles flying into wind turbines in Germany?

Can AI save endangered eagles from flying into wind turbines? Read to find out.
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‘Each guest experience will be different’: VR and the future of theme parks

Theme parks have turned to Virtual Reality to provide a more exciting experience for their customers.
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Business News Lessons: Upskilling for business leaders

The speed of changes in the market has increased exponentially. What key skills will keep business leaders on top?
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How an alligator became an emotional support animal: ‘They said it was a midlife crisis’

Can a dangerous predator become an emotional support animal? Read and find out.
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What’s lost when a family-owned diner closes for good?

Thousands of eateries have closed in the last two years. What does it mean for the local communities and their social life?
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The people making a difference: the teacher running a free school uniform exchange on her doorstep

Read how one teacher is helping parents get uniforms for their kids amidst the cost of living crisis.
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Business News Lessons: Is ‘shrinkflation’ a sneaky or clever business strategy?

Inflation means that companies need to find ways to avoid price increases. Are all of the solutions fair to the customers?
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The AI start-up erasing call-centre-worker accents: is it fighting bias – or perpetuating it?

Does voice-altering software bridge the gap between the customer and the call-centre staff, or hide the diversity? Read and find out.
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‘We called the mums about an hour after the ceremony’: the rise of secret weddings

Getting married in secret is increasingly popular. Read to discover its advantages and disadvantages.
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‘I can’t afford what I used to’: how the cost of living has changed viewing habits

As the inflation rates soar, people cut down on non-essential spendings, including online streaming services.
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Indians embrace campervanning and help to revive country’s tourism

After experiencing it abroad, the younger travellers in India develop a taste for exploring their own country in RVs.
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Business News Lessons: Noise, well-being, everyday life and work

Large cities offer plenty of opportunities, but they aren’t without drawbacks. Noise polution is one rarely talked about.
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Broken and distrusting: why Americans are pulling away from the daily news

In the times of global pandemic and climate crisis, many Americans decide to skip the news.